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Crises May Now Drive Japan’s Relations With China
Crises are not new to the Japan-China relationship, but their impact only grows.
China’s Industrial Policy Drives Boom in Eldercare Robots
China's eldercare robots push prioritizes economic growth and industrial policy over eldercare needs.
India is Losing South Asia to China
China is gaining strategic influence over India in South Asia.
Duty Calls: Trump’s Tariffs and the Stakes of Korea’s Snap Election
On June 3, Korean voters will head to the polls for a snap presidential election. The outcome will reverberate far beyond Korean domestic politics.
South Korea’s Democracy Remains Vulnerable
Democratic institutions eventually prevailed in impeaching and removing a president who employed an undemocratic tool.
Philippines Election: Duterte Wins From the Hague But Marcos Hangs On
The Philippines’ parliamentary elections reflect yet another vote between dynastic political families, but the outcome still has implications for Manila’s foreign policy towards Washington and Beijing.
What Next for the Trump Effect on Foreign Policy and Foreign Elections?
Parties that are firm with President Trump are reaping major electoral rewards.
Vietnam’s Tariff Trouble Just Gets Worse
Vietnam faces an uphill battle in trade negotiations with the United States.
A Digital Explanation of Tariffs’ Impact on East Asia
President Donald Trump’s proposed “reciprocal” tariff plan places some of the highest tariff levels on East Asian countries—many of which depend on U.S. markets to grow their economies.
Thailand Arrests a World-Leading Expert on Thailand. Why?
Thai authorities arrested U.S. academic Paul Chambers, who faces a possible sentence of 15 years.
What May Cause China to Blink?
The last time China’s export engine sputtered, Xi reversed policy...
